Michele Albano , LCSW

Michele C. Albano is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), practicing in New York with 25 years of experience. She has worked in a variety of roles across settings and has provided services to people ranging in age from 4 to 94, bringing a broad perspective to both child and adult concerns.

Michele focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem and depression, trauma and grief, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, as well as longer-term issues such as bipolar disorder and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses concerns commonly tied to midlife transitions, isolation and loneliness, and the emotional impact of illness, bereavement, or end-of-life caregiving.

Her clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based techniques to tailor treatment to each person's needs. Michele aims to create a warm and empathetic environment where clients can explore what has brought them to therapy and develop an individualized plan to meet their goals. She emphasizes pacing care to match each person's readiness and priorities while offering steady professional support and practical skills.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Michele Albano uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is practical and often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. She also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-focused method that can help people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. Mindfulness therapy is incorporated to cultivate present-moment awareness and coping skills that support emotional regulation and resilience.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Michele works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time, combining methods as appropriate to address symptoms and build everyday coping strategies.

Online therapy with Michele is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and use formats that suit an individual's communication style while working toward their therapy goals.